Help The Homeless Project 2015
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Help The Homeless Project 2013
Help The Homless Project 2014
Hello everyone! Well, to put it simply, HTH stands for "Help The Homeless.” It is a project that I began late 2013 when I ran a Youtube channel and started making revenue from views of my videos. I thought that the money would be better off given to the homeless since I most likely would just use it for material possessions. I began what I called "Help The Homeless Project 2013."
It began as something small - I began to raise money in my high school at the time, Lane Tech, and came up with about 70 dollars in two weeks time by asking around. This added up to about $120 dollars, which I used to buy clothes at a store for the homeless to use during the cruel winters in my city Chicago. It all felt like a big success in the end, with hundreds of views and followings from friends and family.
The following year I tried it again, this time without Youtube, and came up with over $340 with the help of shares on Facebook, school, clubs and friends. All of this was done just me going around and kindly asking for money from strangers and friends. With both fundraisers, I shot video of me and my friend Luis shopping for clothes, as well as wrapping them up, following that up with a Christmas dinner.
Since most people I know don’t carry much cash or change with them anymore, a friend recommended "Hey why don't you try gofundme so they can just donate from credit/debit?" So here I am, broadcasting my message and sharing what this is about.
Some have had questions:
1. Why did you do this?
What I was taught as a child and grew up to know was to be humble and, as within the spirit of all things and Christmas, it is better to give than to receive. I want to make a change for those people who don't get noticed simply because they don't have a roof over their heads. As many might know the feeling, I know how it feels to feel unwanted and alone, so doing this it might help put a smile on someone’s face. What could be small to someone, could be huge to someone else.
2. Why should I donate to you and not a charity of something greater?
Well, I am an individual who will be actually spending the full donations to buy clothes and show WHAT IS happening with the money given. As with other places, you give money and don't see much of anything and don't know how much money they are using for themselves and not the actual cause.
3. What if you don’t make it to the goal you’re hoping for?
Something is better than nothing. I might not be able to change all homeless peoples lives, but gosh darn it I'm going to try. It changed some others lives at least in that moment too. Be positive :).
4. Won't the website be taking out money for profit?
Yes they will. Here is my plan. When the campaign ends around whatever time I find will be good, I will donate whatever amount they take out from the total profit. For instance, if we reach $700 dollars and it takes out about $100 or $80 etc., I will donate that straight out of my pocket to the cause as well to make it even. Only seems fair and of course I am donating as well.
5. Do you gain any profit from this, financially?
Nope :). I don't mind either. If I have a lot of friends who are good and helpful, why not use that popularity of some sort to spread good word and make the world a better place? Its only to inspire others and make others smile and happy. The world needs it.
With that being said, message me, friend me, if you have any questions and any way to contact me. Thank you for checking out what I said I was going to explain simply, and instead turned into an essay lol.
Those seeing this early August/September, yes it is early but I really want to spread the message early and before you know it, you will miss the chance to donate anything.
When you do donate, it shows your name and how much you donated which is perfect for me so I can put your name in the end of the video and maybe your picture too if you'd like.
Check out the last two year’s videos to get a feeling of how it all comes together. (2 VIDEOS ON TOP from 2013 and 2014). God bless and without you guys, it won't be possible!
(ENDS DECEMBER 15nth-DECEMBER 20nth)
Help The Homless Project 2014
Hello everyone! Well, to put it simply, HTH stands for "Help The Homeless.” It is a project that I began late 2013 when I ran a Youtube channel and started making revenue from views of my videos. I thought that the money would be better off given to the homeless since I most likely would just use it for material possessions. I began what I called "Help The Homeless Project 2013."
It began as something small - I began to raise money in my high school at the time, Lane Tech, and came up with about 70 dollars in two weeks time by asking around. This added up to about $120 dollars, which I used to buy clothes at a store for the homeless to use during the cruel winters in my city Chicago. It all felt like a big success in the end, with hundreds of views and followings from friends and family.
The following year I tried it again, this time without Youtube, and came up with over $340 with the help of shares on Facebook, school, clubs and friends. All of this was done just me going around and kindly asking for money from strangers and friends. With both fundraisers, I shot video of me and my friend Luis shopping for clothes, as well as wrapping them up, following that up with a Christmas dinner.
Since most people I know don’t carry much cash or change with them anymore, a friend recommended "Hey why don't you try gofundme so they can just donate from credit/debit?" So here I am, broadcasting my message and sharing what this is about.
Some have had questions:
1. Why did you do this?
What I was taught as a child and grew up to know was to be humble and, as within the spirit of all things and Christmas, it is better to give than to receive. I want to make a change for those people who don't get noticed simply because they don't have a roof over their heads. As many might know the feeling, I know how it feels to feel unwanted and alone, so doing this it might help put a smile on someone’s face. What could be small to someone, could be huge to someone else.
2. Why should I donate to you and not a charity of something greater?
Well, I am an individual who will be actually spending the full donations to buy clothes and show WHAT IS happening with the money given. As with other places, you give money and don't see much of anything and don't know how much money they are using for themselves and not the actual cause.
3. What if you don’t make it to the goal you’re hoping for?
Something is better than nothing. I might not be able to change all homeless peoples lives, but gosh darn it I'm going to try. It changed some others lives at least in that moment too. Be positive :).
4. Won't the website be taking out money for profit?
Yes they will. Here is my plan. When the campaign ends around whatever time I find will be good, I will donate whatever amount they take out from the total profit. For instance, if we reach $700 dollars and it takes out about $100 or $80 etc., I will donate that straight out of my pocket to the cause as well to make it even. Only seems fair and of course I am donating as well.
5. Do you gain any profit from this, financially?
Nope :). I don't mind either. If I have a lot of friends who are good and helpful, why not use that popularity of some sort to spread good word and make the world a better place? Its only to inspire others and make others smile and happy. The world needs it.
With that being said, message me, friend me, if you have any questions and any way to contact me. Thank you for checking out what I said I was going to explain simply, and instead turned into an essay lol.
Those seeing this early August/September, yes it is early but I really want to spread the message early and before you know it, you will miss the chance to donate anything.
When you do donate, it shows your name and how much you donated which is perfect for me so I can put your name in the end of the video and maybe your picture too if you'd like.
Check out the last two year’s videos to get a feeling of how it all comes together. (2 VIDEOS ON TOP from 2013 and 2014). God bless and without you guys, it won't be possible!
(ENDS DECEMBER 15nth-DECEMBER 20nth)
Organizer
Lucas Virella
Organizer
Chicago, IL
